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Software Engineer III

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA
Full Time
Mid Level
148k-207k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Enterprise Technology (ET), where we're developing the digital infrastructure needed to build the road to space, with an emphasis on digital capabilities required to advance Blue Origin's mission. Enterprise Technology is the center of excellence for digital technology at Blue Origin, providing oversight and governance to align technology and business strategies. We are looking for a skilled, motivated engineer to join a team developing manufacturing automation and enterprise systems to drive efficiency throughout the company. As a software engineer, you will be a key member of a team supporting manufacturing by developing software platforms to enable real-time analysis and decision-making. We use the latest AWS and GenAI platforms and approaches to build distributed, highly available systems to achieve our goals. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop new tools and applications that enable manufacturing teams to automate existing processes and standardize on performance-based benchmarks.
  • Contribute to the design, implementation, and deployment of successful enterprise-scale systems and services in support of operations and the businesses they support.
  • Produce quality user documentation for defining integrations between enterprise-level applications.
  • Adopt software DevOps technologies to solve software automation problems.
  • Identify feature gaps between enterprise systems and develop remediation plans.
  • Share knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering standard methodologies.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in computer science, information science or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to translate domain expertise into applications.
  • Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, or C# as a primary language.
  • Experience developing APIs and building applications on them in a production environment.
  • Experience standing up servers, databases, and enterprise-level applications.
  • Familiarity with the migration of software from development to production.
  • Strong familiarity with SQL and database systems.
  • An internal drive to deliver high-quality results with the ability to seek out requirements and propose solutions.
  • Solid understanding of version control systems.
  • Ability to take technical ownership, help team members as needed, collaborate to identify and fix technical problems.
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or other cloud infrastructures.
  • Expertise using software DevOps to deploy applications.
  • Understanding of ERP, MES, and other common manufacturing software.
  • Interest in developing innovative systems for manufacturing, IIoT, and Generative AI.

Qualifications

  • Educational background in computer science, information science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Working at Blue Origin

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 18, 2025
Salary148k-207k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

About Blue Origin

Website

blueorigin.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Seattle, WA

Industry

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing

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